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“Emotional maturity is the ability to stick to a job and to struggle through until it is finished, to endure unpleasantness, discomfort and frustration.”

Quote by Edward Adam Strecker

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Edward Adam Strecker

Edward Adam Strecker, born in Germany in 1886, passed away in 1959. His occupation and category are unknown, and his life story, achievements, and contributions remain unclear. more

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